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Biobest Anagyrus-System - 500

Biobest Anagyrus-System - 500 is a parasitic wasp Anagyrus pseudococci against several mealybug species.

Functions: Insecticide

Insecticide Target Species: Mealybugs

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    Identification & Functionality

    Agrochemical Functions
    Technologies
    Carrier

    sawdust

    Features & Benefits

    Product Highlight

    A common biological control agent of

    • Planococcus species such as the citrus mealybug P. citri
    • Pseudococcus species such as the long-tailed mealybug Pseudococcus longispinus or the obscure mealybug Pseudococcus viburni
    Benefits of Anagyrus-System
    • Parasitizes adults as well as nymphs
    • Active at temperatures from 14°C /57°F up to 34°C/93 °F
    • Effective at low infestation levels thanks to its high search capacity
    Contents

    500 pupae

    Applications & Uses

    Applicable Crop
    Insecticide Target Species
    Applications & Uses

    How does biological control with Anagyrus-System work?

    • Females find the host with their antennae
    • They inject an egg into the host
    • Parasitized mealybugs immediately stop eating and become yellowish-brown mummies
    • New adults emerge through a hole at the back of the mummy
    • One female wasp parasitizes up to 15 hosts a day

    In which crops can you introduce Anagyrus-System?

    • Vegetable crops such as sweet pepper
    • Ornamentals such as cut flowers and potted plants
    • Fruits crops such as citrus orchards and table grapes

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging

    100 ml tube